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Town of North Greenbush, October 21st, 2008 Welcome to Town of North Greenbush Comprehensive Plan Public Workshop Please Sign In Economic Development and Commercial Corridors
Town of North Greenbush, October 21st, 2008
Welcome toTown of North Greenbush Comprehensive Plan
Public Workshop
Please Sign In
Economic Development and Commercial Corridors
Town of North Greenbush, October 21st, 2008
Laberge GroupNicole T. Allen, A.I.C.P., Planning Services Manager
Kathleen R. Connor, Planner
Comprehensive Plan CommitteeAl Spain Jr., Chairperson
Town of North Greenbush, October 21st, 2008
What is a Comprehensive Plan?Review of the Planning ProcessWhat’s Next?Public ParticipationInventory & Analysis OverviewEconomic Development & CommercialCorridors OverviewEconomic Development & CommercialCorridors Workshop ExerciseGroup PresentationsQuestions & Answers
Presentation Outlines
Town of North Greenbush, October 21st, 2008
A Comprehensive Plan is a written document that identifies and established the goals, objectives, principals, policies, standards,
and strategies to guide the future growth and development of the community..
What is a Comprehensive Plan
Town of North Greenbush, October 21st, 2008
Draft Inventory & Analysis PreparedCommunity Survey, March 2006Public Information Meeting, August 2007 (S.W.O.T. Analysis)Public Workshop, October 2007 (Vision / Policies, Community CharacterSurvey & Draft Land Uses)Draft Proposed Land Use Plan(October 2007)Draft Plan PreparedPublic Hearings(November – December 2007)
Review of the Planning Process
Town of North Greenbush, October 21st, 2008
Inventory & Analysis ReviewCommunity Outreach (September – November 2008)Updated Recommendations & Proposed Land Use PlanFinal Draft Comprehensive Plan
What’s Next?
Town of North Greenbush, October 21st, 2008
Why is Public Participation Necessary?Involving community members in the planning process from anearly date allows them to identify more closely with the process
and the Plan, which is necessary for successful projectimplementation.
Public participation includes public meetings & workshops,stakeholder interviews and surveys. Obtaining feedback from
the public will allow the Advisory Committee to better understandthe Town’s assets and liabilities.
Public Participation
Town of North Greenbush, October 21st, 2008
Community Focus Group Meetings:Open Space & Natural Resources (Sept. 16th)Hamlets & Housing (Sept. 30th)Transportation, Infrastructure & MunicipalServices (Oct. 7th)Economic Development & CommercialCorridors (Oct. 21st)Proposed Land Use & Zoning (Nov. 5th)
Stakeholder Interviews Draft Plan Presentation Public Hearings
Public Participation
Public Participation Process
Town of North Greenbush, October 21st, 2008
StrengthsLocation Natural character; open spaceQuiet community with rich historyWaterfront (lake and river)Educational, cultural & recreational opportunities
WeaknessesPoor infrastructure (roads & sewer), lack of sidewalksGrowing trafficPotential to be “Anywhere, USA”Saturation of certain businesses, lack of diversityLack of planning – haphazard growth
Inventory & Analysis Overview
Town of North Greenbush, October 21st, 2008
OpportunitiesPreserve greenspace and rural characterLong-term infrastructure planningOpen up the riverfrontConsistent lighting, signage etc. on Main AvenueAffordable housing
ThreatsOver-development and unplanned developmentTraffic – Route 4 becoming Wolf RoadOvertaxing and straining of municipal servicesUnaffordable housing – lack of diverse optionsOvercrowded schools
Inventory & Analysis Overview
Town of North Greenbush, October 21st, 2008
What is the Goal of this Meeting?To ensure that appropriate economic development occurs in ways thatbenefit the Town by providing for a balance between quality of life andeconomic prosperity now and into the future.
Economic Development & Commercial Corridors
Town of North Greenbush, October 21st, 2008
Travel Time to Work
North Greenbush Commuting Time
25 - 34 minutes
35 - 44 minutes
45 - 59 minutes
> 60 minutes
10 - 24 minutes
< 10 minutes
< 10 minutes10 - 24 minutes25 - 34 minutes35 - 44 minutes45 - 59 minutes> 60 minutes
Nearly 75% ofworkers in North
Greenbush are ableto get to work in
less than 25minutes.
Town of North Greenbush, October 21st, 2008
Median Income for North Greenbush
Projected HouseholdIncome for 2008 is $72,817Household Income fromthe 2000 US Census is$55,422
Income
Town of North Greenbush, October 21st, 2008
In comparing the supply with demand, a “Leakage/SurplusFactor” is identified in retail marketplace analysis. This isthe difference between what a local area’s residents buy andwhat local area retailers sell.
Leakage - when residents are buying more than what is soldin the area; therefore the residents must be traveling outsidethe area to shop.
Surplus - when residents are purchasing less than theamount actually being sold in the area.
Retail Market Sales Leakage & Surplus
Town of North Greenbush, October 21st, 2008
Retail Market Analysis
Retail and Food and Drink Dollars
Retail Trade & Food & Drink
Spent Outside of North Greenbush
$72,248,55252%
Retail Trade Spentin North Greenbush
$56,292,78940%
Food and Drink Spent in North
Greenbush$9,398,303
8%
North GreenbushResidents Spend$137,943,644per year on RetailTrade and Foodand Drink.
$72,248,552 isspent outsideNorth Greenbush
Town of North Greenbush, October 21st, 2008
Sales SURPLUS in Retail Market
Retail Market
Beer, Wine and Liquor StoresLimited Service Eating PlacesGasoline Stations are approaching surplusSpecialty Food Stores are approaching surplus
North Greenbush Residents Spend $65,691,092 per year on Retail Trade andFood and Drink in North Greenbush
Town of North Greenbush, October 21st, 2008
Greatest Sales LEAKAGE in Retail Market
Retail Market
Furniture & Home Furnishing Supplies - COMPLETE leakageLawn and Garden Equipment and Supplies - COMPLETE leakageSporting Goods, Hobby, Book and Music Stores - COMPLETE leakageNonstore Retailers - COMPLETE leakageDepartment Stores - COMPLETE leakageShoe Stores - COMPLETE leakageSpecial Food Service & Drinking Places - COMPLETE leakageClothing and Accessories StoresGrocery StoresOffice Supplies, Stationery and Gift StoresHealth and Personal Care StoresFull Service RestaurantsUsed Merchandise Retailers
Town of North Greenbush, October 21st, 2008
Top Employers
Rensselaer County EmployersEmployer Employment Level
Northeast Health 2,773
New York State 2,561
Stewart’s Shops 2,100
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1,734
Rensselaer County 1600
Hudson Valley Community College 1,200
Troy City School District 1,100
Seton Health Systems 1,055
Pitney Bowes/MapInfo 813
CDTA 800
East Greenbush Central School District 796
Averill Park School District 675
Source: Rensselaer County, 2005 data
Town of North Greenbush, October 21st, 2008
1) Education, Health, and Social ServicesNorth Greenbush - 21.7% Rensselaer County - 26.0% NYS - 24.3%
2) Public Administration North Greenbush - 13.6% Rensselaer County - 11.6% NYS - 5.2%
3) Retail Trade North Greenbush - 10.1% Rensselaer County - 10.6% NYS - 10.5%
Top Three Industry Sectors
Employment by Industry
Town of North Greenbush, October 21st, 2008
1) Management / ProfessionalNorth Greenbush - 39.0% Rensselaer County - 35.9% NYS - 36.7%
2) Sales / Office and Admin SupportNorth Greenbush - 30.5% Rensselaer County - 28.1% NYS - 27.1%
3) Production/Transportation/MaterialsNorth Greenbush - 11.0% Rensselaer County - 12.7% NYS - 11.7%
Top Three Resident Occupations
Employment by Industry
Town of North Greenbush, October 21st, 2008
Retail Market Analysis
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Town of North Greenbush, October 21st, 2008
Ensure that North Greenbush strikes a creative balance between a businessfriendly environment and a sustainable approach to development.Partner with RPI and HVCC to address opportunities and constraints associated withtheir success in the Town..Work with Rensselaer County to attract new businesses to fill significant gaps indesired products and services.Create an inventory of properties for new or infill development to encouragebusinesses to relocate in North Greenbush.Continue to support the North Greenbush Business and Professional Organization.
Restore the Hamlets as centers of commerce, community identity and civiclife.Develop revolving loans and a small grant pool to be used for small business ownerswho want to relocate in one of the Hamlets.
Economic Development Objectives
Economic Development & Commercial Corridors Overview
Town of North Greenbush, October 21st, 2008
Economic Development & Commercial Corridors Workshop Exercise
Town of North Greenbush, October 21st, 2008
1. What businesses could be attracted to complement existing businesses?
2. What business “leaking” from North Greenbush should be attracted toNorth Greenbush? Where should these businesses be located?
3. What obstacles do local businesses face in North Greenbush?
4. What can North Greenbush do to attract new businesses?
5. What can North Greenbush do to retain businesses?
Group Discussion Questions
Town of North Greenbush, October 21st, 2008
Appoint a spokesperson and scribe.Allow free flow of ideas without judgment or debate.Write down separate ideas for each question.Display all ideas on table or sheet of paper.Identify most important ideas.Small Group Presentations.
Group Session Procedures
Town of North Greenbush, October 21st, 2008
Thank you.
